What is MIME type "application/vnd.wt.stf"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

application/vnd.wt.stf is a vendor-specific format. It labels files that use a proprietary structure. The format is tied to files with the extension STF.

This MIME type tells systems which application should open the file. It helps browsers and operating systems to hand off the file to the right processing tool. In environments that use vendor-specific software, this identification is crucial.

File handling: It ensures that files are processed using the correct application.
Data integrity: It allows systems to maintain data structure by following the vendor’s proprietary guidelines.
Interoperability: It supports file exchange in workflows that rely on vendor-specific formats.

For more details on MIME types and their standardized usage, visit the IANA record for application/vnd.wt.stf.

Associated file extensions

.stf

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: application/vnd.wt.stf

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.wt.stf">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.wt.stf');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.stf

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.